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POPCRU stands in solidarity with the protesting EMPD personnel and calls for the nationalisation of traffic: The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) stands in full solidarity with the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) personnel who have embarked on protest action in response to unfair labour conditions, including salary disparities, overtime cuts, and poor working conditions. As a union committed to defending the rights of law enforcement officers, we strongly condemn the continued exploitation and disregard for the welfare of EMPD and other officers, who are vital in ensuring road safety and enforcing municipal bylaws. The ongoing austerity measures, which have resulted in unfair salary adjustments and the reduction of essential overtime compensation, have placed an unbearable burden on these officers, compromising both their livelihoods and their ability to serve the public effectively. POPCRU reiterates its long-standing call for the nationalisation of traffic law under a single command structure. The current fragmented system, where municipal and provincial traffic officers operate under different policies, has led to inconsistencies in wages, benefits, and overall working conditions. A centralised traffic enforcement system will ensure uniformity in salaries, improved working conditions, and better resource allocation for all officers across the country. We call on the Ekurhuleni Municipality and all relevant stakeholders to urgently engage with the protesting officers to find a fair and sustainable resolution. POPCRU will continue to support EMPD personnel in their rightful demand for just and dignified working conditions. Issued by POPCRU on 19/03/2025